Paper Wing Theatre Co. presents "Ballyhoo Burlesque." Continues at 8p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 14-16, and at 8p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through March 2, at the Paper Wing Theatre, 320 Hoffman Ave., Monterey. Ballyhoo Burlesque features a sexy ensemble of singers, dancers, acrobats and performers and special guest dance troupe the PDC Starlets from San Jose. $20 general, $15 military, students and seniors. 905-5684, PaperWing.com.

· MARCH 3

The Listening Place, Readers' Theatre presents William Luce's "The Belle of Amherst." At 1:30p.m. Sunday, March 3, at the Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada, 720 Via Mirada, Monterey. Directed by Linda Hancock, starring Marlie Avant, Luce wrote the 1976 Broadway stage success for actor Julie Harris, who won a Tony for her portrayal of Emily Dickinson. Free for Monterey Museum of Art Members, free for nonmembers with museum admission. Donations welcome for Listening Place, Readers' Theatre. Linda Hancock at 424-6645.

· THROUGH MARCH 3

PacRep Theatre's SoDAonStage program presents "Legally Blonde: The Musical." Continues at 7:30p.m. Fri-Sat and 2p.m. Sundays through March 3 at the Golden Bough Theatre, Monte Verde Street between Eighth and Ninth avenues, Carmel. Features Sydney Duncheon as Elle Woods, 40 performers, two canine performers and a live rock band under the direction of guitarist Don Dally. Directed by Stephen Moorer, choreography by Lara Wheeler Devlin. General admission tickets from $7.50 to $28; discounts for seniors over 65, students, children, teachers and active military, available at 622-0100, www.PacRep.org or at the PacRep Box Office 11a.m.-4p.m. Tue-Sat. Two-for-one discount on general admission available for Thursday night performances.

Paper Wing Theatre Company presents Joe Keyes' "Big Baby." Opens at 8p.m. Friday, March 8; continues at 8p.m. Fri- Sat through March 30 at The Paper Wing Theatre, 320 Hoffman Ave., Monterey. "Big Baby" is a seriocomedy about a crazy Catholic mother living with her disturbed middle-aged son who falls for the dominatrix next door and all hell breaks loose. Featuring Scott Ronco, Linda Dale, Valerie Tibbets. $20 general admission $17 seniors, students and military, available at 905-5684 or online at www.paperwing.com.

AUDITIONS,

CLASSES &

WORKSHOPS

· MARCH 19

Registration for the 2013 Spring Conservatory open. Programs within each conservatory vary by minimum age for participation and complexity of material. "Charlotte's Web," with performance opportunities for those 6-17, begins March 19. Registration is open through the first scheduled rehearsal or until programs are full. Rehearsals take place at the Karen Wilson Children's Theatre, 320 Main St., Oldtown Salinas. For more information call ARIEL Theatrical at 775-0976 or www.arieltheatrical.org.

MPC Theatre Company is seeking volunteers. Needed: ushers, ticket-takers and concessionaires. In addition to performance-night volunteers, the company is seeking people to distribute fliers and promotional materials throughout the Peninsula. All volunteers receive complimentary tickets to MPC Theatre Company productions. 646-4213 or mpcboxoffice@mpc.edu. · ONGOING

Paper Wing Theatre looking for actors interested in auditioning. The Paper Wing Theatre Company, located at 320 Hoffman Ave. at Lighthouse in New Monterey, is looking for actors interested in auditioning, with no experience necessary. Call 521-4512 to make an appointment (leave a message if there is no answer). PaperWingTheatreCo.com.

· ONGOING

Hartnell College Theatre Arts Department is accepting students for its series of workshops and classes. Whether you are new to theater or a seasoned performer, there are opportunities to develop skills under the guidance of professional actors and directors. For ages 9-13. 755-6987, 755-6988, www.westernstage.org.